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Big Changes Coming to Nearly 600 Kroger Stores
Kroger does a great job at making you feel like it's a neighborhood grocery store, when in reality, it's the largest traditional grocery store chain in America. As part of Kroger's acquisition of the second largest grocery store chain in America, Albertsons, Kroger needed to do some offloading of 579 of its locations.
WARNING: Alabama Dog Nearly Dies After Consuming Item From Trash Can
We are big pet lovers around these parts. No offense to the cat-lovers, but we are especially fond of dogs. It is simply man's BEST friend. Your wife may abandon you. Your friends may abandon you. Even family can leave you high and dry. That little ball of fur (or...
Here Are the Lyrics to Jelly Roll’s ‘Dead End Road’ [Listen]
Jelly Roll's contribution to the Twisters soundtrack fits squarely in his musical wheelhouse. Following in the footsteps of songs like "Halfway to Hell" and "Save Me," the singer's just-released "Dead End Road" lyrics find him at a crossroads between sin and redemption. He tries to fight the dark path he's on — and finds that changing his ways isn't as easy as it seems.
Post Malone Debuts ‘Yours,’ an Unreleased Song About His 2-Year-Old Daughter
Post Malone debuted a deeply personal song about his young daughter during an intimate performance in Nashville on Tuesday (July 16). He was at Music City’s Marathon Music Works, a collaboration with Bud Light, performing some of his songs off his highly anticipated country album, F-1 Trillion. Throughout the...
Lainey Wilson Totally Doesn’t Know if She’s Returning to ‘Yellowstone’ (Wink, Wink)
Lainey Wilson has all but confirmed that she'll be returning to Yellowstone for the upcoming second half of Season 5. In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight, Cassie DiLaura asks the "Hang Tight Honey" singer outright if she's gotten the call from series creator Taylor Sheridan to reprise her character of Abby, who's also a singer.
New Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market Proposed for Growing Tuscaloosa Area
A fast-growing area of Tuscaloosa will soon be home to a new Walmart Neighborhood Market, about a decade after one was first proposed there. At their Tuesday night meeting, the Tuscaloosa City Council voted to annex and rezone around 2 acres of undeveloped land at 8600 Highway 69 South in Hillcrest for a new grocery store and fuel station.
Alabama Set to Honor Nick Saban
Alabama's legendary football coach Nick Saban retired from coaching in January 2024, and the debate immediately started about how Alabama would honor him. Fans debated building (another) statue of Coach Saban, renaming University Boulevard in Tuscaloosa, and even renaming the stadium itself to Bryant-Saban Stadium. Alabama may have its answer.
19-Year-Old Missing from Moundville Thursday Found Safe
UPDATE: A 19-year-old who was reported missing from Moundville Thursday has been found safe. Top Stories from the Tuscaloosa Thread (7/8 - 7/15) 10 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread during the 28th week of 2024, which brought the third fatal Tuscaloosa Police shooting in eight months.
This Country Song Is the Most-Played Bar Song Right Now
Country music is dominating bars across America. Four of the Top 5 songs played on digital jukeboxes are country songs, including a new No. 1. Previously, Chris Stapleton's "Tennessee Whiskey" was the most-played song on TouchTunes. He slides to No. 2 overall, which is still amazing because the hit is almost 10 years old.
‘Fixer Upper’ Star Clint Harp Finds a Buyer for Famous Waco Home — See Inside! [Pictures]
Former Fixer Upper star Clint Harp has found a buyer for his charming home in Waco, Texas, and they're getting a nice discount on the famous property. According to online property sites, the carpenter, podcast host, author and star of Magnolia Network's Renovation Road first listed his house for $650,000 on April 8, 2024. He reduced the asking price to $550,000 on May 17, and subsequently accepted an offer. The deal went into pending status on June 27.
Alabama Star Shares Social Media Secrets That Can Earn You Money
Kenny has touched many of us with his inspirational videos of how far he's come. to living out his dreams while sharing his experiences and struggle, which have helped millions and provided the kind of life he could only dream of for his kids. It all started when he posted...
Jelly Roll’s Wife Rescued a Possum — and Almost Kept It as a Pet! [Watch]
Jelly Roll's wife Bunnie Xo has a soft spot for animals of all description — especially the ones that aren't considered conventionally cute. One of the animals that she's been hoping to add to the family is a opossum, and that dream almost came true this week when one walked into a humane trap on the family's property.
West Alabama Thursday Briefing
Good morning West Alabama! It is Thursday July 18, 2024. Yesterday's scattered showers and thunderstorms helped knock down temperatures, eliminate the wildfires in West Alabama and improve drought conditions. We can expect another similar round of beneficial rain today. The most significant chances are between noon and midnight. While not...
Luke Bryan’s Birthday Cake Was Slightly NSFW [Picture]
Luke Bryan's wife Caroline returned from a social media hiatus to wish her country superstar husband a happy birthday on Wednesday (July 17). It's family tradition to share silly photos on birthdays, and Caroline didn't disappoint with her round-up of photos to celebrate Bryan's 48th birthday. Highlights included the singer rocking head-to-toe yellow spandex — part of a Halloween couple's costume, where he dressed up as a wedge of cheese to his wife's mouse — plus a silly photo of him popping his head out of what looks like it might be a tour bus window.
President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19
This is a developing story. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced in a press release on Wednesday. Biden experienced respiratory symptoms that included a runny nose, a cough and fatigue, according to the statement. He was tested in Las Vegas following his first scheduled event for the day.
2 Juveniles, 2 Adults Arrested After West Tuscaloosa Gunfight
Two adults and two juveniles were arrested Wednesday after an early morning gunfight in a residential area of west Tuscaloosa. Captain Jack Kennedy, the commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, said police officers responded to Kaulton Road around 9 a.m. Wednesday after a shooting about 15 minutes before. One...
Carly Pearce + Megan Moroney Both Say This Female Country Artist Is Next to Explode
Want to get ahead of the next hot thing in country music? Let Carly Pearce and Megan Moroney — two of country music's biggest artists right now — help. The time is now for women in country music — with Lainey Wilson sitting as the reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year, that couldn't be more apparent. So, who'll be next?
Ryan Williams Draws High Praise From Alabama Vet
Alabama took to the lectern on Wednesday, and the Crimson Tide's leader in the secondary, Malachi Moore, spoke to the media for several minutes ahead to the start of the SEC season. Moore was asked about Williams, who reclassified to 2024 from the 2025 recruiting class. Williams was a five-star...
Now We Know Why Riley Strain Was Kicked Out of Luke Bryan’s Bar
Riley Strain was kicked out of Luke Bryan's Luke's 32 Bridge bar just minutes before his death on March 8. Now, we know why. An autopsy made public last month didn't share this final detail, but a new, more thorough release of video and police notes reveals this and more.
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